People
United for Sustainable Housing, or PUSH, has implemented a new program known as
Girl Talk, which focuses on creating leaders out of young women in the
surrounding area.
The new
program has created an opportunity for women to share their views and struggles
with one another, giving them an open and safe space for their thoughts and
ideas to be expressed without being judged, according to PUSH.
While this
is an unusual move for PUSH, which focuses on expanding affordable housing in
the Buffalo area, this new program allows the organization to build a stronger
community as well.
The
program meets from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at PUSH offices, 271 Grant
St. The program is open to any young woman, free of charge.
“What
makes it so unique is that these girls have their own individual stories. For
example, some are in high school, some are in college, some are even mothers.
They all have the drive to be someone and want better for themselves, their
family and their community,” Jasmine Mosley, a Girl Talk facilitator, said.
The
program also intends to mold and build young girls into positive, productive,
and successful young women by equipping them with the tools to succeed in all
aspects of life. The program will offer a variety of resources to allow the
girls to become leaders and role models within the West Side community, and
outside of the area as well, according to PUSH. By Jessica Freda and Meaghan Michel
